Wildfires in Northern Cape, South Africa
Northern Cape is a province of South Africa — the interior plateau, the Karoo and the Highveld grassland. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Northern Cape, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires. Its capital is Kimberley. Other main centres include Upington, Springbok, Kuruman and De Aar.
Current fires in Northern Cape
No significant fires are currently detected in Northern Cape.
Main towns
Kimberley Upington Springbok Kuruman De Aar
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Northern Cape
Wildfires across Northern Cape peak in the dry winter and spring — roughly May to October — as the veld cures and berg winds drive runaway grass fires. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the Northern Cape fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 10177).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Northern Cape?
Which places in Northern Cape does the map cover?
Where does the Northern Cape wildfire data come from?
Is the Northern Cape fire map official?
⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.